According to Capitol Police, over 9,400 threats were investigated in 2024 against lawmakers, their families, and staff — a sharp increase from the previous year.
Contentious provisions include $700 billion in Medicaid savings, food aid reforms, and a $4 trillion debt ceiling increase, sparking debate among Senate Republicans.
Moderates criticize proposed Medicaid reforms and child tax credit provisions, while fiscal conservatives push for deeper spending cuts.
The framework unlocks the reconciliation process, enabling Republicans to bypass a Senate filibuster and pass legislation with a simple majority.
The U.S. Treasury is facing a cash drain, with its General Account balance dropping by 60% since January 2025, sparking fears of a potential default by August or September 2025.
Republicans argue the bill protects fairness in women’s athletics, while Democrats see it as federal overreach creating unnecessary division.
The proposal includes government funding or mandatory insurance coverage but faces resistance from Senate Republicans.
GOP leaders, led by Vice President Vance, rallied swing votes to solidify party unity in Trump’s initial weeks in office.